One of those *pinch us* moments. We are beyond honored to share that we have been named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (HHS OSDBU). 🙌 Our CEO, David Maskeroni, accepted the award on our behalf today at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campus in Atlanta, calling it a testament not just to our team's dedication but also to the vision we've pursued from the outset. “My time as a senior leader at CMS instilled in me an imperative for excellence in government services. It is this foundational experience that has guided Aquia's mission to innovate and enhance government operations for the betterment of the American people. Winning the SDVOSB of the Year for the Department of Health and Human Services is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to making a tangible, positive impact on public service.” Learn more in today’s press release >> https://lnkd.in/gQCtGC2e We would also like to share our sincere thanks to Anita Allen for putting us forth for the award. 💙 #SDVOSB #governmentcontracting #govcon #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitaltransformation John Sasser Chris Hughes Nick Sinai Maria Roat Glen Day Rohan Bhobe AWS Partners
Aquia
Computer and Network Security
Millsboro, DE 7,944 followers
Securing the digital transformation for government mission owners and advocates. Named 2024 SDVOSB of the Year by HHS.
About us
Aquia is a cloud and cybersecurity digital services firm that empowers government agencies and those supporting government missions to achieve secure, efficient, and compliant digital transformation. As strategic advisors and engineers, we help our customers develop and deploy innovative cloud and cybersecurity technologies quickly, adopt and implement digital transformation initiatives effectively, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes expertly. We believe that small businesses are uniquely positioned to disrupt the status quo and lead digital transformation efforts — and we have the past performance to prove it. Named the HHS "2024 Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) of the Year,” we are committed to making our country digitally capable and secure. We provide multi-cloud engineering and advisory expertise for secure software delivery; security automation; SaaS security; cloud-native architecture; and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) innovation. As an AWS Advanced Tier partner, we help our customers pursue innovation, reduce costs, and scale their operations efficiently.
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https://www.aquia.us
External link for Aquia
- Industry
- Computer and Network Security
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Millsboro, DE
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- Cybersecurity , Cloud Security, cATO, Application Security, Security Automation, AWS, Security Engineering, SaaS Governance, DevSecOps, Secure Software Delivery, SaaS Security, Cloud-Native Architecture, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), FedRAMP, Cloud Compliance, Infrastructure Automation, Threat Modeling, Zero Trust, and GRC Engineering
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Millsboro, DE 19966, US
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We were honored to present at the state of Maryland's Apprenticeship 2030 Commission Apprenticeship Roundtable yesterday on the value that non-traditional talent can bring to the field of cyber. Through our Aquia Accelerator paid apprenticeship program, we have created pathways for diverse talent to enter cybersecurity. 💡 Fun fact: Aquia was the only service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) in attendance running an internal apprenticeship program with a 100% conversion rate of apprentices to full-time employees! Thank you Fearless for the warm welcome. 💙 #apprenticeship #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #talentprogram #hiring
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#44! 🎉 We're excited to share that we ranked #44 on Fortune's 2024 Best Small Workplaces List! "Being recognized as one of Fortune's Best Small Workplaces is an incredible honor and a testament to the extraordinary culture we've built at Aquia," said Chris Hughes, President and CEO of Aquia. "This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. It's a validation of our belief that when we put our people first, exceptional results follow." Learn more in today's press release >> https://lnkd.in/gez-ii-K #greatplacetowork #bestsmallworkplaces #fortune Great Place To Work US
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When building and designing in the cloud, understanding the sensitivity of your data will help you determine which security baseline to use for securing your architecture. ☁ What you build has to have the appropriate level of confidentiality, integrity, and availability commensurate with the data that will live on the system. In this video, Aquia’s Sarah Gori discusses the importance of adopting secure architecture and deployment practices and empowering your builders to build in a way that is secure. Check it out! #cloudsecurity #cloudarchitecture #securearchitecture #cloudsecurity #cybersecurity #securebydesign #digitaltransformation #govcon #sdvosb
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The National Security Agency offers prescriptive guidance for how agencies can pilot DoD-defined zero trust (ZT) systems and integrate ZT guidance into their enterprise strategy, design, and operations. While incredibly valuable, the documents are rather dense, so we're breaking down each pillar into short(er) "TL;DRs.” Today, we're focusing on the "devices" pillar. Check it out and if you find the content valuable, give our author, Mackenzie Wartenberger, a pat on the back! ➡ https://lnkd.in/eA_VqNXq #zerotrust #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitalservices #govcon #digitalmodernization #itmodernization #digitaltransformation #sdvosb
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Today we announced a strategic realignment of our leadership team to accelerate our growth and enhance operational efficiencies. Our co-founder and president, Chris Hughes, is taking on the role of chief executive officer and our founding CEO, David Maskeroni, is taking the lead on revenue-generating activities as our chief revenue officer. Under Dave’s leadership, Aquia has grown to nearly 60 employees and averaged a ~215% YoY growth. This transition will enable Dave to focus more deeply on driving sustainable growth for Aquia and expanding our footprint within government support services. “I’m incredibly humbled to have this opportunity at Aquia’s current stage of growth and maturity,” said Chris Hughes, Aquia’s new President and CEO. “I look forward to building on all of our existing foundational success and momentum, and continuing to be a premier digital services team serving our government customers and industry partners.” Learn more in today’s press release >> https://lnkd.in/eyYprm5i #growth #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitalservices #leadership #growth #strategy #govcon #sdvosb
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While organizations have more control when they build software, applications, and platforms in-house, our co-founder Chris Hughes discusses the importance of still asking questions: “How are we sourcing third-party open-source dependencies? How are we evaluating whether they're fit for use, or secure, or trustworthy? What kind of metrics do we use to associate acceptable levels of risk in those cases? All of those things are valid questions because if it impacts you, there's a strong chance that it may impact me, my customers, my business partners, my stakeholders, my brand." Listen to Chris's full interview on the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin >> https://lnkd.in/ebbJqGta #cybersecurity #platformengineering #devsecops #softwaresecurity #digitalservices #govcon
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Appreciation post for our team. 💙 We may be biased but we've got the best. #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitalservices #govcon #sdvosb #culture #continuouslearning #growth #bestplacetowork Chris Hughes
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Threat modeling is an important part of the application development lifecycle. Join our threat modeling lead Robert Hurlbut and John Taylor, CSSLP, CISSP, SAFe®SPC of Deloitte as they discuss what you need to consider to launch and drive adoption of a threat modeling program, hosted by IriusRisk. 📅 Weds., Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. ET ➡ https://lnkd.in/e34wDJ7j #threatmodeling #applicationsecurity #securityarchitecture #appsec #cloudsecurity
Threat Modeling Series 3 - Driving Adoption
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We are excited to share that Aquia's VP of Communications Ashling Knight has been elected to the Digital Services Coalition (DSC) board of directors! The DSC is a collection of nearly 50 technology and design firms that share a passion for dramatically improving the performance, reach, and customer experience of government services. "I am honored to have been elected to the board and look forward to continuing to serve the best interests of our member organizations in this capacity. Before joining Aquia, I spent the better part of my 15-year career working in the nonprofit sector for both large and small nonprofits. On the board, I will blend my communications expertise with my nonprofit and fundraising background to help the DSC achieve the goals laid out in its strategic plan." Ashling joins six others on the board, including Aquia's Chief Growth Officer, Kalid Tarapolsi, who was elected last year. #digitalservices #cloudsecurity #cybersecurity #boardmember
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